Tractor Trailer Maintenance Team Leader

Schneider National, Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Tractor Trailer Maintenance Team Leader to manage relationships with vendors and lead a team of maintenance associates. This role, based in El Monte, CA, involves overseeing vendor performance, coordinating repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in fleet management, along with strong leadership skills. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Results-based incentive pay program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fleet management or related field.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of tractor-trailer systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor performance and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Lead a team of fleet maintenance associates and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor budgeting and cost control in fleet maintenance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet Management

Negotiation

Data Utilization

Understanding DOT and FMCSA Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Fleet Management Software

Job description

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Job Description - Tractor Trailer Maintenance Team Leader (251756)

Job Description

Job Number:

Tractor Trailer Maintenance Team Leader -

Job Number:

251756 - Full-time Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Job overview:

Schneider is seeking a Tractor-Trailer Team Leader in El Monte, CA to manage the company’s relationships with external maintenance and repair vendors. The Tractor-Trailer Team Leader will also lead a team of fleet maintenance associates.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee vendor performance: Manage relationships with external maintenance and repair vendors, ensuring they meet contractual obligations.
• Lead a team of vendor associates: Recruit, interview, hire, train and coach team members.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs: Collaborate with vendors to schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for the tractor-trailer fleet.
• Ensure compliance: Confirm all maintenance activities adhere to relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements, such as Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Oversee budgeting and cost control: Monitor expenses, negotiate contracts with vendors, and identify cost-saving opportunities in fleet maintenance operations.
• Complete reporting and analysis: Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze fleet data and generate reports on maintenance activities, expenses and overall fleet health.
• Address issues: Promptly respond to vehicle breakdowns, emergencies and other fleet-related issues, working with vendors to resolve them efficiently.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fleet management, logistics, or tractor-trailer maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Understanding tractor-trailer systems, mechanics, and diagnostic procedures.
• Able to manage relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Able to utilize data and metrics to track performance, identify areas of improvement and make optimizations.
• Familiar with fleet management software.
• Understanding DOT and FMCSA laws and regulations.
  

Pay and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Starting salary of $90,200 - $112,700 / year based on experience.

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

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